It’s been several weeks since the National Hockey League officially paused its season in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This has left writers and pundits with plenty of time to do some thinking and writing about the these we’ve always wanted to talk about but never had the...
When former Blue Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky departed to Florida this past summer, many wondered if goaltender Joonas Korpisalo was capable of stepping in and filling the void left by the former Vezina Trophy winner. The Finnish goaltender answered the call and impressed in his first season as the...
With many events being canceled or postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic many are in search of an escape from everyday life. In the past people looked toward sports in times of crisis but unfortuantely that option has disappeared for the time being. Blue Jackets fans won’t be without...
The National Hockey League (NHL) announced Thursday that it is suspending its season effective immediately. The decision comes less than 24 hours after Utah Jazz player Rudy Gobert tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) prior to the start of a National Basketball Association regular-season game in Oklahoma City. At...
In an effort to combat the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), Ohio Governor Mike DeWine indicated that he intended to sign an order limiting mass gatherings during a press conference Wednesday afternoon. With two home games occuring in coming days, the Blue Jackets made the decision to play...
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has the attention of much of the modern world. The virus has shut down large gatherings and other special events. Last week it managed to bring the Arnold Sports and Fitness Expo to a grinding halt. On Tuesday afternoon Governor Mike DeWine recommended that indoor sports...
In a season devastated by injuries, it appears the Columbus Blue Jackets just can’t a break. The team announced Friday that forward Oliver Bjorkstrand is expected to be sidelined eight to 10 weeks due to a sprained and fractured ankle suffered during Thursday’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Philadelphia...
It’s been 300 days since the Tampa Bay Lightning playoff aspirations were ended suddenly by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The two teams renewed their rivalry on Monday night as the Lightning traveled to Nationwide Arena to take on the host Jackets. It was...
Fans inside Nationwide Arena held their collective breath on Saturday evening when they saw All-Star defensemen Seth Jones collide into the visiting Colorado Avalanche goal. The defensemen limbered to the bench before going down the tunnel to receive treatment. Jones continued to play in the Jackets 2-1 loss on...
Following a pair of road games to resume the season after the all-star break, the Columbus Blue Jackets returned home to Nationwide Arena Tuesday night to welcome the Florida Panthers. The Blue Jackets came out firing on all cylinders looking to put the game out of reach early. Columbus...
The Columbus Blue Jackets rewarded winger Eric Robinson with a two-year contract extension the club announced Monday. Robinson’s new contract now takes him through the 2021-22 National Hockey League season with the Union Blue. The Bellmawr, New Jersey, native has made an impact for the Jackets this season. In...
While many were out and about in Central Ohio looking for ways to ring in the New Year, Columbus Blue Jackets fans packed Nationwide Arena one final time to get a glimpse of their team. The Jackets welcomed the Florida Panthers to town on Tuesday evening and they brought...
Coming into the season the Columbus Blue Jackets marketing department came up with the slogan “Out Of Our Blue, We Rise.” Following a string of injuries, a more applicable catchphrase would be “next man up.” With the injury to goaltender Joonas Korpisalo on Sunday, the CBJ need to fill...
For the third time in four seasons the Columbus Blue Jackets are sending multiple representatives to the NHL All-Star Game. Defensemen Seth Jones and goaltender Joonas Korpisalo are scheduled to appear and captain Nick Foligno may join them as part of the “Last Man” vote. The CBJ captain is...
The injury bug continues to make itself at home in Central Ohio as the Columbus Blue Jackets lose another key contributor. Forward Cam Atkinson is expected to miss between two-to-three weeks while he nurses a sprained ankle. Atkinson sustained the injury during the Jackets 3-2 overtime win against the...
The Columbus Blue Jackets extended their win streak to five games and point streak to eight games with a thrilling 3-2 victory over the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum on Monday night. The Islanders found the scoresheet early as winger Anders Lee got his team on the...
The Columbus Blue Jackets have enjoyed increased success as of late going 5-0-2 in its last seven games. One of the keys to the Jackets success is goaltender Joonas Korpisalo. The 25-year-old was named to the NHL’s Three Stars of the Week the league announced Monday. Korpisalo picked up...
The Columbus Blue Jackets returned to action on Thursday evening hoping to improve upon a five-game point streak. The Los Angeles Kings made their way to Nationwide Arena looking to end the Jackets five-game streak and keep their own five-game point streak alive. Something had to give. It would...
Looking to bounce back following a 2-0 loss to the New York Islanders on Saturday evening, the Columbus Blue Jackets welcomed the Arizona Coyotes to Nationwide Arena on Tuesday night. The visiting Coyotes cruised to a 4-2 victory on the strength of two assists from Carl Soderberg and 33...
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Oliver Bjorkstrand continued his home heroics scoring early in the third period to lift the Union Blue to 1-0 victory on Monday evening. Goaltender Joonas Korpisalo added 25 saves to collect his second shutout in the National Hockey League. “It’s nice, but most important we...
The Columbus Blue Jackets won their second straight game and returned back to the .500 mark with a 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Wednesday night. It was a complete performance from the CBJ as the youth of the roster and strong goaltending lead to the team’s eighth...
It’s not uncommon to see professional sporting events cancelled due to severe weather or an “Act of God” event, but on Sunday afternoon the St. Louis Blues experienced something players likely haven’t experienced since their days in minor league hockey. An issue with the Blues chartered aircraft prevented...
When longtime Columbus Blue Jackets broadcaster Bill Davidge retired at the end of the 2019 playoff run he left some snazzy dress shoes to fill. Stepping into those shoes is former CBJ defensemen Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre. He appeared as an on-air contributor assisting with Blue Jacket radio broadcasts during...
Columbus and Cleveland are two cities rich in culture, food, and passionate love for their sports teams. Many associate the two cities with love for their respective football teams. However another sport is closing the gap between Central and Northeast Ohio. Cleveland has been known as a hockey...
The last time the Columbus Blue Jackets played a game in the month of May…….. WAIT. THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE. Just like Tuesday’s game three, every stat, play, goal, and hit is new territory and a new line in the history books for the home franchise. So was...
A series of first-time-in-franchise-history events. The Columbus Blue Jackets are in uncharted territory. And while it may be uncharted for the team, it is definitely not for their head coach, John Tortorella who led Tampa Bay to a Stanley Cup in 2004. Tonight, Columbus played its first-ever home game...
It’s been a history-making playoff run for the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2019. The Jackets broke the record for most playoff games won in franchise history and on Tuesday evening added another important milestone to the collection. Fueled by a sellout crowd of 19,328 fans packed inside of Nationwide...
In front of a capacity crowd, the Columbus Blue Jackets brought home their 2-0 series lead against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs. 19,224 witnessed HISTORY as the Jackets increased their advantage and look to go for a series sweep on...
Winners of five in a row, the Columbus Blue Jackets played host to the Boston Bruins in the regular season home finale at Nationwide Arena. Just like in their last meeting in Ohio on March 12th, the visitors took the lead early in the first period on one of...
It was do or die time for the Columbus Blue Jackets as they took on the Montreal Canadiens who sit in the 8th and last wild card position. A mere point separates the two teams. The Jackets are in a position in which they need to win most, if...
Friday night’s game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Carolina Hurricanes may have been a regular season game on paper, but it very much had a big fight feel. Both teams are locked in a fierce battle to lock up one of the remaining playoff spots left in the...
Esports competitions continue to grow in popularity and the Columbus Blue Jackets look to jump on the bandwagon. The team announced on Tuesday that it is inviting players to compete in the CBJ EA Sports NHL 19 Tournament. “Esports interest and participation is growing rapidly,” said TJ Ansley, Blue...
The Elephant in the Room Tonight’s game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Buffalo Sabres was overshadowed by the contract status of Artemi Panarin. Blue Jackets fans learned via Twitter from Panarin’s agent he would not consider contract talks until after the season ends. Some fans in attendance...
The National Hockey League All-Star game is an annual who’s who of hockey royalty. On Wednesday the Columbus Blue Jackets learned they will send a delegation to the game in San Jose, California. Winger Cam Atkinson and defender Seth Jones will represent the Union Blue in when the puck...
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Columbus Blue Jackets concluded a season-long six game home stand on Thursday night against the New Jersey Devils. The game marking the first of four-straight contests for the CBJ against Metropolitan Division and nine-straight against the Eastern Conference. Columbus claimed an advantage just four minutes...
The Columbus Blue Jackets may not have put in a full 60, however, they handily controlled the game from the second period. The Florida Panthers bested Columbus throughout the opening period scoring twice, with goals by Nick Bjugstad and Aaron Ekblad (PPG). Columbus were sluggish in the first period,...
The Columbus Blue Jackets welcome the Florida Panthers to Nationwide Arena for the 19th game of the NHL Season. Columbus (10-6-2; 22 Pts) enters the evening looking to build on its lead in the Metropolitan division. Meanwhile, the Panthers are looking to ascend the Atlantic Division. A couple of...
Just one day after capturing the lead in the Metropolitan Division, the Columbus Blue Jackets welcomed the New York Rangers to Nationwide Arena on Saturday night. This weekend’s match marks the first time both teams meet this season, and anytime a division rival comes the Jackets expect to battle....
The Columbus Blue Jackets returned home to face the Dallas Stars after grabbing three of six points in California. With their performance out West is was time words were turned into actions, a sentiment echoed by captain Nick Foligno. Columbus took control of the contest midway through the opening period and...
The Blue Jackets returned home to Nationwide Arena on Thursday night for a Metropolitan Division clash against the Philadelphia Flyers. Looking to improve on its fourth place standing in the division, Columbus were keen on beginning the contest on the front foot against a division opponent. The Jackets began...
In front of a sell-out crowd of 18,306 the Columbus Blue Jackets, fresh off a win in Detroit, sought win number two. However, former Blue Jacket Curtis Mcelhinney and the Carolina Hurricanes were able to claim the 3-1 victory. Some might say the events leading up to the game...
In a wild final home preseason game, the Columbus Blue Jackets went on to win 7-6 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Columbus’ goals came from Artemi Panarin(2), Boone Jenner, Cam Atkinson, Nick Foligno, Dean Kukan, and Oliver Bjorkstrand. As the rivalry between the Blue Jackets and the Penguins continues to...
Cam Atkinson scores one on the evening, while the Columbus Blue Jackets go on to lose their 4th preseason game 5-1. Impressive performances from Jonathan Davidsson and Ryan MacInnis keep me optimistic for this season. Ghosts of seasons past continue to haunt Columbus with a lackluster power play and...
After leading the series 2-0 after Game 2, the Columbus Blue Jackets were eliminated in Game 6 after a 6-3 loss to the Washington Capitals. Nick Foligno (2) and Pierre Luc Dubois each scored while Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 40 of 43 shots. Carryover Energy Game 5 in Washington saw...
The Columbus Blue Jackets came home leading the series 2-0 but failed to get the job done in Games 3 & 4. Columbus was unable to break through the Washington Capitals defense and spent most of their time defending. Shots on Goal Columbus registered just 24 shots throughout the...
The Columbus Blue Jackets were positioned well when they entered the evening leading the series 2-0. However, familiar mistakes and an inability to set up solid goal-scoring chances saw them fall 2-3 in double overtime. Penalties Columbus allowed the Washington Capitals too much leeway when it came to penalties. ...
The Columbus Blue Jackets made history after leading a playoff series for the first time in franchise history with their wins in Game 1 and 2. Both games were decided in overtime, albeit not ideal a win is a win after all. Bobrovsky versus Grubauer Washington Capitals Head Coach...
The 2017-18 season was a rollercoaster for the Columbus Blue Jackets but at the end of it all, they are returning to the playoffs. A surging Florida Panthers almost bumped Columbus out of the playoff picture altogether, as the Blue Jackets were just one point ahead at the end...
The Columbus Blue Jackets were unable to stifle the controlling play of the Pittsburgh Penguins but were successful in clinching a spot in the postseason in the 5-4 overtime loss. Columbus scored four times on the evening, with goals from Zach Werenski, Matt Calvert, Boone Jenner, Cam Atkinson. March...
The Columbus Blue Jackets extended their win streak to seven with a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Senators at home Saturday night. With goals by Boone Jenner(10) and Markus Nutivaara(4), the Blue Jackets reclaimed the first wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. With Columbus deep in the throes of...